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#54371 01/03/2006 3:31 AM
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Hello, I was wondering if it is necessary to box a frame. I have a 41 Chevy with a mustang II ifs and was planning to put in a 350. I have heard different opinions on this. Thanks in advance.....James B.


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#54372 01/03/2006 4:22 AM
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howdy James, and welcome to the garage! we do like pictures, so you're invited to get some into the editor for the gallery, or link some in here so we can see!

we tend to value safety here, so while it may not be 'necessary' to box the frame, I'll say you'd be more likely to live long and prosper if you listen to the opinions of those that tell ya it's a good thing - remember that for starters, you've messed w/ the original frame design by putting in that M2, and you'll be wanting that old thing to handle that improved agility while being pushed around by 2 or 3 or 4 times as much torque

so add at least one more check to the yes side! grin

Bill


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#54373 01/04/2006 12:47 AM
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I would do it too.... Ever see that episode of "American Hot Rod" where that kid (bluebear?) was in a build-off with Boyd? Anyhow, to make a long story short, Boyd Coddington fired that kid because he refused to box the frame on the rat rod he was building. Anyhow, I thought it was an interesting point to bring up because it just shows how important reinforcing these old rigs is for safety.

#54374 01/04/2006 2:08 AM
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bluebear was a jerk.he should have been fired six months earlier.


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